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TEMPO

Reading Station

User’s Manual

bioMérieux SA 69280 Marcy l'Etoile / France

tel. 33 (0)4 78 87 20 00 - fax 33 (0)4 78 87 20 90

http://www.biomerieux.com

Printed in France / 673 620 399 RCS Lyon

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V. AD 02.2004

Argentina

bioMérieux Argentina s.a. Av. Congreso 1745 (C1428BUE) Capital Federal Buenos Aires tel. (54) 11 5555-6800 fax (54) 11 5555-6888

Australia

bioMérieux Australia Pty. P/L Unit 25, Parkview Business Center 1 Maitland Place Baulkham Hills NSW 2153 tel. (61) 2 8852 4700 fax (61) 2 8852 4777

Austria

bioMérieux Austria GmbH

Eduard-Kittenberger-Gasse 97 Top 3 A-1230 Wien tel. (43) 186 50 650 fax (43) 186 50 661

Belgium

bioMérieux Benelux s.a./n.v.

Media Square 18-19 Place des Carabiniers Bruxelles 1030 tel. (32) 2.743 01 70 fax (32) 2.733 55 97

Brazil

bioMérieux Brasil SA

Estrada Do Mapua 491 Taquara - Jacarepaguá CEP 22710 261 Rio de Janeiro R.J tel. (55) 21.2444 1400 fax (55) 21.2455 6025

Canada

bioMérieux Canada, Inc. 4535, Dobrin Saint Laurent (Québec) H4R 2L8 tel. (1) 514 336 7321 fax (1) 514 336 6450

Chile

bioMérieux Chile S.A. Seminario 131 Providencia Santiago tel. (56) 2634 20 92 fax (56) 2634 20 93

China

bioMérieux China Limited

17/Floor, Yen Sheng Centre, 64 Hoi Yuen Road, Kwun Tong Kowloon - Hong Kong tel. (852) 2356 7033 fax (852) 2330 2085

Colombia

bioMérieux Colombia Ltda Avenida 15 No. 100-43 Piso 2 Bogotá D.C. tel. (57) 1 520 0080 fax (57) 1 520 0088 / 1 520 0831

Denmark

bioMérieux Danmark Aps

Smedeholm 13C, 2730 Herlev tel. (45) 70 10 84 00 fax (45) 70 10 84 01

Finland

bioMérieux Suomi Oy Rajatorpantie 41 C 01640 Vantaa tel. (358) 9 8545 6000 fax (358) 9 8545 6045

France

bioMérieux SA 69280 Marcy l’Etoile tel. 33 (0)4 78 87 20 00 fax 33 (0)4 78 87 20 90 http://www.biomerieux.com

Germany

bioMérieux Deutschland GmbH Weberstrasse 8 D 72622 Nürtingen tel. (49) 7022 30070 fax (49) 7022 36110

Greece

bioMérieux Hellas S.A.

Papanikoli 70 15232 Halandri Athens tel. (30) 210 81 72 400 fax (30) 210 68 00 880

Hungary Representation office

bioMérieux B.V. Hungarian

1135 Budapest, Reitter Ferenc u. 3919 Budapest tel. (36) 1 412 3880 fax (36) 1 412 3890

India

bioMérieux India Pvt. Ltd

D-45, Defense Colony New Delhi 110 024 tel. (91) 11 2 464 88 40 fax (91) 11 2 464 88 30

Indonesia

bioMérieux Asean

Enseval Building Kawasan Industri Pulo Gadung - JI. Pulo Lentut No. 10 Djakarta Timur 13920 tel. (62) 21 461 51 11 fax (62) 21 460 41 07

Italy

bioMérieux Italia S.p.A.

Via Fiume Bianco, 56 00144 Roma tel. (39) 06 52308.1 fax (39) 06 52308.240

Ivory Coast

bioMérieux Afrique Occidentale

08 BP 2634 Rue Joseph Blohorn - Cocody Abidjan 08 tel. (225) 22 40 93 93 fax (225) 22 40 93 94

Japan

bioMérieux Japon, Ltd.

Seizan Bldg., 12-28 Kita-Ayoama 2-chome Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0061 tel. (81) 3.5411 86 91 fax (81) 3.5411 86 90

Korea

bioMérieux Korea Co., Ltd.

7th floor Yoosung Building # 830-67, Yoksam-dong, Kangnam ku Séoul tel. (82) 2.547 6262 fax (82) 2.547 6263

Mexico

bioMérieux México SA de CV

Chihuahua 88, col. Progreso México 01080, D.F. tel. (52) 55 5481 9550 fax (52) 55 5616 2245

Netherlands (The)

bioMérieux Benelux BV

Boseind 15 P.O. Box 23 5280 AA Boxtel tel. (31) 411 65 48 88 fax (31) 411 65 48 73

New Zealand

bioMérieux New Zealand Ltd.

22/10 Airbourne Road North Harbour Auckland tel. (64) 9 415 0601 fax (64) 9 415 0603

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Norway

bioMérieux Norge AS

∅kernveien 145 N - 0513 Oslo tel. (47) 23 37 55 50 fax (47) 23 37 55 51

Philippines (The) Representation office

bioMérieux Philippines

11th Floor, Pearlbank Centre 146 Valero Street, Salcedo Village 1227 Makati City tel. (632) 817 7741 fax (632) 812 0896

Poland

bioMérieux Polska Sp. Z o.o.

ul. Zeromskiego 17 01-882 Warszawa tel. (48) 22 569 85 00 fax (48) 22 569 8554

Portugal

bioMérieux Portugal, Lda.

Rua Alto do Montijo, Lotes 1 e 2 - Portela de Carnaxide 2794-070 Carnaxide tel. (351) 21 424 59 80 fax (351) 21 418 32 67

Russia

o.o.o. bioMérieux

Petrovsko-Razoumovskii proyezd, 29 127287 Moscow tel. (7) 095 212 10 26

(7) 095 424 79 38

fax (7) 095 214 95 41

Spain

bioMérieux España s.a. Manual Tovar, 36 28034 Madrid tel. (34) 91.358 11 42 fax (34) 91.358 06 29

Sweden

bioMérieux Sverige AB

Hantverksvägen 15 436 33 Askim tel. (46) 31 68 84 90 fax (46) 31 68 48 48

Switzerland

bioMérieux Suisse s.a.

51, avenue Blanc Case postale 2150 1211 Genève 2 tel. (41) 22.906 57 60 fax (41) 22.906 57 42

Taiwan Representation office

bioMérieux China Limited - Taiwan Branch

RM 608, No. 6-3 Ching Cheng Street Taipei 105 tel. (886) 2 2545 2250 fax (886) 2 2545 0959

Thaïland

bioMérieux Thaïland Ltd

Regent House Bldg, 16 th Floor 183 Rajdamri Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan Bangkok 10330 tel. (66) 2 651 98 00 fax (66) 2 651 98 01

Distribution in over 130 countries

Turkey

bioMérieux Diagnostik A.S.

Yenisahra Mah. Caliskan Sok. No. 4 34746 Kadiköy / Istanbul tel. (90) 216 472 81 30 fax (90) 216 472 81 35

United Kingdom

bioMérieux UK Ltd

Grafton way, Basingstoke Hampshire RG22 6HY tel. (44) 1256.461881 fax (44) 1256.816863

USA

bioMérieux, Inc.

100 Rodolphe Street Durham NC 27712 tel. (1) 919 620 20 00 fax (1) 919 620 22 11

Vietnam Representation office

bioMérieux Vietnam Rep. Office

Sai Gon Center Bldg. 11 65 Le Loi District 1 Ho Chi Minh City tel. (08) 914 1700-1 fax (08) 914 1702

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Revisions

The list of revisions below summarizes replacements or additional pages in your User’s Manual.

Version

Date of

printing

02/2004 Creation All

06/2004 TEMPO

software development. All

Modifications Page (s) modified

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V.A 09/2003

The contents of this Manual are based on Software version R1.0.0.

This manual is periodically updated. The updates shall be included in the new releases of the Software.

Information supplied in this manual is subject to modifications before the products described become available.

This manual may contain information or references relating to certain bioMérieux of release ; this shall not mean that bioMérieux SA intends to market such products, software or services in such country.

To request copies of publications or for any technical request, please contact bioMérieux SA or its local representative.

Warranty disclaimer

This manual is provided “as is” without any warranty, whether express or implied, of merchantability, safety, quality, accuracy, performance, fitness for a particular purpose and non infringement of third parties intellectual property rights.

In no event shall this manual be construed as an undertaking of bioMérieux SA, who reserves the right to modify it without notice.

SA products, software or services which are not available in the country

Intellectual property

bioMérieux SA is the sole owner of copyright, patrimonial rights and any other intellectual property rights in and to this manual and its content subject to possible third parties rights.

This manual and its content are protected by the provisions of article L. 111.1 and following articles of the French Intellectual Property Code and International Copyright and Author Rights Treaties

The rights to use this manual granted herein are non-exclusive and limited to the sole extent necessary to use the Software.

In no event shall the Users be granted herein any other right to use this manual including without limitation, the right to reproduce, represent, adapt or translate all or part of this manual by any mean whatsoever and in any country without the prior written consent of bioMérieux SA.

Any use of this manual other than expressly permitted hereunder shall constitute an infringement, which will be prosecuted.

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BioMérieux, TEMPO bioMérieux

SA.

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This manual refers to the following trademark:

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Software License Agreement

User : N° : Software : Release : Computer : Brand name : Printer : Brand name : Disc Player : Brand name :

IMPORTANT! The use of this Software is strictly governed by the following terms and

conditions.

I – Purpose of this Agreement / Rights granted

bioMérieux® SA hereby grants to the User, who accepts, a non-exclusive right to use the Software. This license is personal, non transferable, non assignable and does not comprise the right to grant sub-licenses.

The User expressly agrees, in its own name and behalf as well as in the name and on behalf of its employees and collaborators, not to perform any copy of the Software - except one single backup copy for archival purposes – display the Software on any computer other than the Computer, reproduce, sell, rent, lease, modify, adapt, translate or otherwise dispose of, all or part of the Software, the equipment, the user manual and its related documentation and not to decompile, reverse engineer or disassemble all or part of the Software.

II – Intellectual Property

All copyrights, patrimonial rights and any other intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain bioMérieux SA exclusive property. Except as expressly specified above, nothing contained herein shall be construed as conferring to the User any right, title or interest in and to the Software.

III - Warranties

Subject to the reception of this Agreement duly signed within ten (10) days of the delivery, bioMérieux SA warrants that the Software is free from defect in materials and workmanship under normal conditions of use during ninety (90) days from the delivery. Should any defect occurs during such period, bioMérieux SA or one of its authorised distributors in the country of sale shall freely replace the Software subject that the User makes its request in writing together with a copy of the Software invoice and, as the case may be, the defective media.

A part from the foregoing, the Software is provided “as is” without any warranty, whether express or implied, of merchantability, safety, quality, accuracy, performance, fitness for a particular purpose and non infringement of third parties intellectual or industrial property rights.

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IV. Responsibility

The User represents that it holds all technical and human skills necessary to assess in best conditions that the Software and its related equipment fully fit its needs ; therefore, it shall bear alone all risks, losses and expenses arising, directly or indirectly, from the use of the Software with no right of claim against bioMérieux SA.

In no event shall bioMérieux® SA be liable for any direct, special, consequential, indirect or incidental damage (including without limitation loss of goodwill, profits, data or any other economic advantage) related to, arising out of or arising from, any use of the Software and/or its results by the User and/or any third party, including without limitation, its clients, customers and sub-contractors. User hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold bioMérieux SA harmless for all claims, damages, expenses, suits, losses or liabilities relating to, arising out of or arising from User or such third parties as well for any action of such third parties against bioMérieux SA.

Should this provision be held unenforceable or void, the User irrevocably agrees that bioMérieux SA full liability and expenses for all causes shall not exceed the total amount actually paid by the User hereunder for the Software release subject of the claim.

Done .................................................................

This ……day of……………….200_

Signature and User’s stamp

COPY TO BE RETURNED TO bioMérieux SA

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Software License Agreement

User : N° : Software : Release : Computer : Brand name : Printer : Brand name : Disc Player : Brand name :

IMPORTANT! The use of this Software is strictly governed by the following terms and

conditions.

I – Purpose of this Agreement / Rights granted

II – Intellectual Property

III - Warranties

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IV. Responsibility

Done .................................................................

This ……day of……………….200_

Signature and User’s stamp

COPY TO BE KEPT BY USER

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General Warnings

DANGER! Some of the TEMPO ® tests contain products of animal origin. Certified

knowledge of the origin and/or sanitary state of the animals does not totally guarantee the absence of transmissible pathogenic agents. It is therefore recommended that these products be treated as potentially infectious, and handled observing the usual safety precautions (do not ingest or inhale).

All specimens and inoculated products should be considered infectious and handled appropriately. Aseptic technique and usual precautions for handling the bacterial group studied should be observed throughout this procedure.

Qualified laboratory personnel should use acceptable procedures for biohazardous material.

Do not use TEMPO ® tests past the expiration date indicated on the labels.

It is essential to read the package insert before using the tests.

IMPORTANT! BCI Net is an optional software program independant of TEMPO ®. It is used to

connect TEMPO Although they are mentioned in this manual, the BCI Net software and User’s Manual are not yet available.

TEMPO ® is not yet available in multi-station mode.

to the laboratory information system.

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General Warnings

IMPORTANT! The user is advised to read and understand all instructions in the manual to be

able to derive the best performance from the TEMPO ® system.

The configuration that you have purchased is adapted to the legislation and standards of the different countries it will be sent to. For this reason, it may differ from the one presented in this document. However, it will not prevent the TEMPO

system from operating correctly.

The TEMPO ® and its components have been controlled and meet the requirements and standards mentioned in the certificate supplied with them. They have been designed to provide a good level of protection against harmful interference when operated in a residential, commercial or «light industrial» environment.

However, the TEMPO ® instruments may cause interference if not installed in accordance with the instruction manual.

bioMérieux on the TEMPO

SA recommends that you observe the different warnings inscribed

instruments themselves and indicated in the documentation

supplied.

WARNING! Changes to the TEMPO

bioMérieux

SA could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

The user will be required to repair damage at his own expense.

bioMérieux® SA is in no case liable for any damage that may arise from failure to comply with the technical specifications in this manual, from the handling of biological fluids or any operation conducted on the equipment not in compliance with these mandatory standards.

Never download into the computer, programs or floppy disk other than those provided by bioMérieux® SA. If these instructions are not complied with, the computer could become infected with computer viruses. Any intervention directly or indirectly resulting from the presence of such a virus cannot be covered by the warranty or the maintenance contract.

Certain differences between the illustrations in this document and your instrument may exist. However, the use and conformity of the instrument remain unchanged.

equipment not expressly approved by

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WARNING! The TEMPO

software programs use the following software and libraries

which cannot be used other than as part of the TEMPO

 The software distributed by the DOM4J Project (http://dom4j.org/).

Redistribution and use of the DOM4J software and associated documentation ("Software"), with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:

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The name "DOM4J" must not be used to endorse or promote products derived from this Software without prior written permission of MetaStuff, Ltd. For written permission, please contact dom4j-info@metastuff.com;

Products derived from this Software may not be called "DOM4J" nor may "DOM4J" appear in their names without prior written permission of MetaStuff, Ltd.

DOM4J is a registered trademark of MetaStuff, Ltd; and Due credit should be given to the DOM4J Project (http://dom4j.org/).

SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY METASTUFF, LTD. AND CONTRIBUTORS IS PROVIDED ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL METASTUFF, LTD. OR ITS CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

General Warnings

software:

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Foundation (http://ant.apache.org). Conditions of use are as follows:

Redistribution and use of Ant1.5.2 and Xerces 2.4.0 in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:

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Sun logo, Sun Microsystems, Sun JRE are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

The software licensed hereby contains modified Sun NetBeans software which is available, together with the Sun Public License pursuant to which such NetBeans software may be used, at: http://www.silverstream.com/workbenchdownload.

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1 How to use this manual

Finding topics and procedures.............................................................................................................. 1-2

Typographic conventions...................................................................................................................... 1-3

Graphic symbols...................................................................................................................................1-4

Warnings ..............................................................................................................................................1-7

2 Description

Functional description / Aim..................................................................................................................2-2

Composition of the TEMPO ® Reading Station.....................................................................................2-3

Equipment .....................................................................................................................................2-4

TEMPO ® Reader................................................................................................................... 2-4

Hardware instruments ............................................................................................................2-6

Accessories ................................................................................................................................... 2-7

Incubation/reading rack .......................................................................................................... 2-7

Extension potential ........................................................................................................................ 2-8

General characteristics.........................................................................................................................2-9

Characteristics and technical specifications ..................................................................................2-9

Power requirements ............................................................................................................... 2-9

Environmental considerations ................................................................................................2-9

Equipment ...................................................................................................................................2-10

TEMPO ® Reader................................................................................................................. 2-10

Hardware instruments .......................................................................................................... 2-10

Accessories ................................................................................................................................. 2-11

Incubation/reading rack ........................................................................................................ 2-11

Consumables ..............................................................................................................................2-11

Performance and limitations of use .............................................................................................2-12

Performance......................................................................................................................... 2-12

Installation altitude ...............................................................................................................2-12

Operating principles............................................................................................................................ 2-13

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Reading Station User’s Manual I-1

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Table of contents

3 Getting started

Storage conditions ................................................................................................................................3-2

Precautions for handling, installation and use.......................................................................................3-2

Unpacking.............................................................................................................................................3-2

Assembly and installation .....................................................................................................................3-2

Software installation procedure.............................................................................................................3-3

Preparing for installation .......................................................................................................................3-3

4 Starting and shutting down the configuration

Using the TEMPO

Opening a work session on the Reading Station computer ..................................................................5-2

Getting started ......................................................................................................................................5-5

Result validation modes.................................................................................................................5-5

Printing ..........................................................................................................................................5-5

Filtering data ..................................................................................................................................5-6

Filter data on date and time ....................................................................................................5-6

Description of the Welcome Screen on the Reading Station ................................................................5-7

Alarm field......................................................................................................................................5-8

Status of the connection with the laboratory information system............................................5-8

Status of cards during incubation ...........................................................................................5-9

Status of the TEMPO ® Reader and the last rack read ..........................................................5-9

Navigation area............................................................................................................................5-10

Work field.....................................................................................................................................5-11

Status bar ....................................................................................................................................5-11

Managing incubations in progress ......................................................................................................5-13

Setting configuration options for the filter on incubated cards .....................................................5-14

Viewing incubated card details ....................................................................................................5-15

Searching for a card ....................................................................................................................5-16

Printing the list of cards being incubated .....................................................................................5-17

Reading TEMPO ® cards ....................................................................................................................5-18

Description of the TEMPO ® Reader lights and sound signals ....................................................5-24

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Managing test results .........................................................................................................................5-25

Setting configuration options for the filter on samples, tests, and cards...................................... 5-26

Filter on tests........................................................................................................................ 5-27

Filter on samples..................................................................................................................5-28

Filter on cards ......................................................................................................................5-29

Viewing test details and adding comments.................................................................................. 5-30

Selecting a test result .................................................................................................................. 5-32

Validating test results manually ................................................................................................... 5-33

Deleting tests............................................................................................................................... 5-34

Printing the list of tests displayed on the “Test Results Management”

screen .........................................................................................................................................5-35

Managing rack readings and viewing the status of the TEMPO ® Reader ......................................... 5-36

Viewing the status of the TEMPO ® Reader................................................................................5-37

Viewing details of a card which is in the table on the managing rack

readings screen...........................................................................................................................5-38

Printing a rack reading report (list of cards)................................................................................. 5-40

Validating racks ........................................................................................................................... 5-42

Preparing a rack for reading using an existing rack..................................................................... 5-42

Preparing a rack for reading ...............................................................................................................5-43

Preparing a rack for reading using an existing rack..................................................................... 5-43

Preparing a rack using an empty rack ......................................................................................... 5-46

Printing a rack preparation report (information entered at the time of

preparation) ................................................................................................................................. 5-49

Validation and modification of a prepared rack............................................................................ 5-50

Validating rack preparation................................................................................................... 5-50

Modifying a validated rack....................................................................................................5-51

Reading a prepared rack............................................................................................................. 5-51

6 Export, backup, archiving and audit trail browsing

Presentation .........................................................................................................................................6-2

Exporting test data................................................................................................................................ 6-4

Backup .................................................................................................................................................6-6

Automatic backup..........................................................................................................................6-6

Manual backup ............................................................................................................................ 6-10

Archiving............................................................................................................................................. 6-11

Archiving database backups........................................................................................................ 6-11

Archiving audit trail files............................................................................................................... 6-12

Copying .............................................................................................................................................. 6-13

Copying database backups ......................................................................................................... 6-13

Copying audit trail files ................................................................................................................6-14

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Deleting...............................................................................................................................................6-15

Deleting database backups .........................................................................................................6-15

Deleting audit trail files.................................................................................................................6-16

Browsing audit trail files using the "Audit Browser" application...........................................................6-17

Introduction..................................................................................................................................6-17

Opening the "Audit Browser" application .....................................................................................6-18

Opening audit trail files (display)..................................................................................................6-20

Description of displayed data................................................................................................6-23

Operation types and attributes..............................................................................................6-26

Filtering displayed data................................................................................................................6-41

Edit Filter: Dates ...................................................................................................................6-42

Edit Filter: Users ...................................................................................................................6-43

Filter parameters: Operations ...............................................................................................6-44

Edit Filter: Types...................................................................................................................6-45

Edit Filter: IDs .......................................................................................................................6-46

Exporting displayed data .............................................................................................................6-47

Printing displayed data ................................................................................................................6-48

Shutting down the "Audit Browser" application ............................................................................6-50

7 User management

User groups ..........................................................................................................................................7-2

User rights ............................................................................................................................................7-3

Attaching users to user groups .............................................................................................................7-5

Creating a new user account ................................................................................................................7-6

Assigning user permissions and rights..................................................................................................7-9

Disabling a user account.....................................................................................................................7-14

Unlocking a user account....................................................................................................................7-15

Changing of a password by a user......................................................................................................7-16

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8 Configuring the TEMPO ® software

Opening TEMPO ® Admin ...................................................................................................................8-2

TEMPO ® Admin Welcome Screen......................................................................................................8-4

Navigation area .............................................................................................................................8-5

Connection between the TEMPO ® system and the laboratory information system .............................8-6

Configuration of the connection between the TEMPO ® system and the

laboratory information system ....................................................................................................... 8-7

Preparation Station software ................................................................................................................8-8

Configuring the Preparation Station software ................................................................................ 8-8

Reading Station software ...................................................................................................................8-10

Configuring the Reading Station software ................................................................................... 8-10

Details on the TEMPO ® Reader ........................................................................................................ 8-12

Displaying TEMPO ® Reader details ........................................................................................... 8-13

Importing and exporting data .............................................................................................................. 8-14

9 Maintenance

Safety controls...................................................................................................................................... 9-2

Systematic preventive maintenance ..................................................................................................... 9-3

Monthly maintenance ....................................................................................................................9-4

Cleaning and decontamination...............................................................................................9-4

Checking the measurement performance of the TEMPO ® Reader using the TEMPO

Conditional maintenance ...................................................................................................................... 9-7

Summary of conditional maintenance operations.......................................................................... 9-7

Unlocking the TEMPO ® Reader door manually............................................................................ 9-8

Replacing fuses.............................................................................................................................9-9

Configuring the Reading Station barcode reader ........................................................................9-11

Removing a jammed card from the TEMPO ® Reader................................................................ 9-14

Maintenance log ................................................................................................................................. 9-15

Adjustment and performance verification ...........................................................................................9-16

Maintenance operations performed by bioMérieux.............................................................................9-17

Introduction..................................................................................................................................9-17

Summary of maintenance operations performed by bioMérieux .................................................9-17

Decontamination and disinfection.......................................................................................................9-18

Sporadic ...................................................................................................................................... 9-18

Returning the instrument to the manufacturer ............................................................................. 9-18

Check software and the TEMPO ® QC control kits.................................................9-6

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Removal and disposal of materials .....................................................................................................9-18

Consumables...............................................................................................................................9-18

Contaminated materials and reagents .........................................................................................9-18

Spare parts, consumables, tools and "maintenance products" ...........................................................9-19

Introduction..................................................................................................................................9-19

Spare parts ..................................................................................................................................9-19

Consumables...............................................................................................................................9-19

Tools and laboratory equipment ..................................................................................................9-19

"Maintenance products"...............................................................................................................9-19

10 TEMPO ® Check

Control method for checking the measurement performance of the TEMPO ® Reader......................10-2

Opening the TEMPO ® Check application ..........................................................................................10-4

Description of the main TEMPO ® Check screen................................................................................10-6

Alarm field and navigation area ...................................................................................................10-7

Control of the measurement performance of the TEMPO ® Reader ...................................................10-8

Displaying TEMPO ® QC card details ........................................................................................10-10

Changing or adding comments ..................................................................................................10-11

Printing a control report .............................................................................................................10-11

Exporting control data................................................................................................................10-13

Validating a control ....................................................................................................................10-14

Manual entry of the barcode of a TEMPO ® QC card ........................................................................10-15

11 Troubleshooting

List of error messages and alarms......................................................................................................11-2

Instrument errors .........................................................................................................................11-2

Software messages .....................................................................................................................11-3

Failures ...............................................................................................................................................11-4

Equipment ...................................................................................................................................11-4

Hardware instruments..................................................................................................................11-5

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12 Appendix

Appendix 1: General information on CD-RW and DVD+RW .............................................................. 12-2

CD-RW ........................................................................................................................................12-2

DVD+RW..................................................................................................................................... 12-2

Appendix 2: Description of the main buttons used.............................................................................. 12-3

Appendix 3: Main computer system messages and annotations ........................................................ 12-5

Annotations which may be associated with a test .......................................................................12-5

Error messages displayed when an operation cannot be performed........................................... 12-8

TEMPO ® Reader messages ....................................................................................................12-11

Confirmation messages............................................................................................................. 12-13

TEMPO ® operation messages .................................................................................................. 12-13

Appendix 4: Performing administrative tasks without closing the TEMPO ® session ........................ 12-14

Example: Opening the user management tool ..........................................................................12-14

13 Glossary

Index

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2 Description

Figure 2-1: Composition of the Reading Station ................................................................................... 2-3

Figure 2-2: TEMPO ® Reader............................................................................................................... 2-5

Figure 2-3: TEMPO ® Reading Station hardware instruments............................................................... 2-6

Figure 2-4: Incubation/reading rack ...................................................................................................... 2-7

5 Using the TEMPO ® system

Figure 5-1: Login window on the Reading Station computer ................................................................5-3

Figure 5-2: TEMPO ® Reading Station Welcome Screen .....................................................................5-7

Figure 5-3: Status of the TEMPO ® - laboratory information system connection ..................................5-8

Figure 5-4: TEMPO ® Read Status bar ............................................................................................... 5-11

Figure 5-5: Logout window ................................................................................................................. 5-12

Figure 5-6: Manage cards being incubated window ...........................................................................5-13

Figure 5-7: Setting incubated card filter configuration options ............................................................ 5-14

Figure 5-8: Details on Incubated Card window...................................................................................5-15

Figure 5-9: Example of a printout for the list of cards being incubated ............................................... 5-17

Figure 5-10: Opening the TEMPO ® Reader door .............................................................................. 5-19

Figure 5-11: Inserting the rack in the TEMPO ® Reader..................................................................... 5-20

Figure 5-12: Position of the rack inside the reader .............................................................................5-21

Figure 5-13: Closing the TEMPO ® Reader door................................................................................ 5-22

Figure 5-14: Control buttons and lights on the TEMPO ® Reader ......................................................5-22

Figure 5-15: Test results management window .................................................................................. 5-25

Figure 5-16: Selecting the filter for displaying samples, tests and cards ............................................5-26

Figure 5-17: “Filter on tests” configuration options window ................................................................5-27

Figure 5-18: “Filter on samples” configuration options window........................................................... 5-28

Figure 5-19: “Filter on cards” configuration options window ...............................................................5-29

Figure 5-20: Select a test....................................................................................................................5-30

Figure 5-21: “Details about Test Results” window .............................................................................. 5-30

Figure 5-22: Adding comments for a test............................................................................................ 5-31

Figure 5-23: Selecting a test result ..................................................................................................... 5-32

Figure 5-24: Selecting a test to be deleted ......................................................................................... 5-34

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Figure 5-25: Test Deletion confirmation dialog box.............................................................................5-34

Figure 5-26: Example of a test results report ......................................................................................5-35

Figure 5-27: Managing rack readings and viewing the status of the TEMPO ® Reader......................5-37

Figure 5-28: Selecting a rack ..............................................................................................................5-38

Figure 5-29: Selecting a card..............................................................................................................5-38

Figure 5-30: “Details on the card reading” window..............................................................................5-39

Figure 5-31: Selecting a rack ..............................................................................................................5-40

Figure 5-32: Example of a rack reading report....................................................................................5-41

Figure 5-33: Rack display field............................................................................................................5-42

Figure 5-34: Preparing a rack on the screen displaying the last racks that were read ........................5-43

Figure 5-35: Rack reading preparation screen....................................................................................5-44

Figure 5-36: Selecting or deselecting cards to read on the rack reading preparation screen .............5-44

Figure 5-37: Rack reading preparation screen (empty).......................................................................5-46

Figure 5-38: Selecting slot positions of cards to be read ....................................................................5-47

Figure 5-39: Selecting the slot position for a card ...............................................................................5-47

Figure 5-40: Inserting cards in the reading rack..................................................................................5-48

Figure 5-41: Example of a rack preparation report (information entered during preparation) .............5-49

6 Export, backup, archiving and audit trail browsing

Figure 6-1: Principle of export, backup and archiving of the TEMPO ® system data.............................6-3

Figure 6-2: Export results dialog box ....................................................................................................6-4

Figure 6-3: Selecting the export format.................................................................................................6-5

Figure 6-4: Automatic backup parameter settings window....................................................................6-7

Figure 6-5: Main "Audit Browser" application screen ..........................................................................6-18

Figure 6-6: Example of the main "Audit Browser" application screen with displayed

operations ...........................................................................................................................................6-19

Figure 6-7: Audit trail file selection window .........................................................................................6-20

Figure 6-8: Main "Audit Browser" screen with displayed operations ...................................................6-23

Figure 6-9: Edit Filter window .............................................................................................................6-41

Figure 6-10: Export as … window.......................................................................................................6-47

Figure 6-11: Internet Explorer: Window displaying data to be printed.................................................6-49

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8 Configuring the TEMPO ® software

Figure 8-1: TEMPO ® Admin start window........................................................................................... 8-2

Figure 8-2: TEMPO ® Admin Login window.........................................................................................8-3

Figure 8-3: TEMPO ® Admin Welcome Screen ...................................................................................8-4

Figure 8-4: Screen for viewing and setting configuration options for the connection between the TEMPO

Figure 8-5: Dialog box for configuring the connection between the TEMPO ® system and the

laboratory information system...............................................................................................................8-7

Figure 8-6: Preparation Station software configuration screen ............................................................. 8-8

Figure 8-7: Preparation Station software configuration dialog box ....................................................... 8-9

Figure 8-8: Reading Station software configuration screen ................................................................ 8-10

Figure 8-9: Reading Station software configuration dialog box........................................................... 8-11

Figure 8-10: Screen for displaying details on the TEMPO ® Reader instruments in the

TEMPO

Figure 8-11: TEMPO ® Reader details window ................................................................................... 8-13

Figure 8-12: Screen for displaying the results of import and export operations .................................. 8-14

Figure 8-13: Import data dialog box.................................................................................................... 8-15

Figure 8-14: Export data dialog box.................................................................................................... 8-16

system and the laboratory information system ............................................................... 8-6

configuration.......................................................................................................................8-12

10 TEMPO ® Check

Figure 10-1: TEMPO ® Check start window ....................................................................................... 10-4

Figure 10-2: TEMPO ® Check login window....................................................................................... 10-5

Figure 10-3: Main TEMPO ® Check screen ........................................................................................ 10-6

Figure 10-4: Screen for display and management of the results of the TEMPO ® Reader

measurement performance controls ................................................................................................... 10-8

Figure 10-5: Display of TEMPO ® QC card details..............................................................................10-9

Figure 10-6: Display of the details of a TEMPO ® QC card............................................................... 10-10

Figure 10-7: Change comment dialog box........................................................................................ 10-11

Figure 10-8: Example of a control report .......................................................................................... 10-12

Figure 10-9: Export control data window ..........................................................................................10-13

Figure 10-10: Validating a control.....................................................................................................10-14

Figure 10-11: Window for manual entry of barcodes ........................................................................ 10-15

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1 How to use this manual

Introduction

This manual deals with how to use the TEMPO ® Reading Station.

The TEMPO described in the "TEMPO

Preparation Station and the complete TEMPO ® configuration are

Preparation Station User’s Manual".

CAUTION! You are advised to read and understand all the instructions in this manual to

be able to derive the best performance from the TEMPO

system.

This chapter covers the following topics:

♦ Finding topics and procedures................................................................... 1-2

♦ Typographic conventions........................................................................... 1-3

♦ Graphic symbols........................................................................................ 1-4

♦ Warnings ................................................................................................... 1-7

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Finding topics and procedures

The manual is divided into 14 chapters.

Table of contents

The main table of contents is located on pages I-1 to I-7 It lists each chapter and the procedures and/or topics contained in the manual.

List of figures

Graphic symbols

Pages II-1 to II-3 contain a list of the figures in this manual.

The standard symbols used for our instruments, and their meanings, can be found in the list on pages 1-4 to 1-6.

Warnings The warnings should be read carefully before using the TEMPO

any way.

Chapter contents

Each chapter starts with a specific table of contents showing the page where the different sub-chapters begin.

Page headers and page footers

Apart from the first page of every chapter, each page of this manual includes a page header and a footer.

Each page header includes the chapter title and the title of a procedure or its corresponding description.

The footers contain the title of the manual, the name of the product and a page number.

Appendices

Glossary

The appendices are located in Chapter 12. They provide additional information on how to use the TEMPO

system.

The glossary is located in Chapter 13. It gives the definition of the main technical terms used in the manual.

Index

The index is located in Chapter 14 at the back of the manual. It consists of a list of words, expressions etc. included in the manual and the pages on which they can be found.

system in

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

Typographic conventions

Following are the typographic conventions used in this manual to aid in your understanding of the procedures.

• Type

<Ctrl> The <Ctrl> key is always associated with another key to obtain shortcuts.

<Alt> Using the <Alt> key is the same as using the <Ctrl> key.

<Suppr> Can also be <Del> depending on the type of keyboard.

A bullet point is used to denote an action to be performed.

Can also be <Return>, <Enter> or <Entrée> depending on the type of keyboard.

Can also be <Tab> or <Tabulation> depending on the type of keyboard

Can also be <BACKSPACE> depending on the type of keyboard.

Both keys should be pressed simultaneously.

Example: <Ctrl> + V (Paste)

Example: <Alt> + <F4> (close the current application)

<Echap> Can also be <Esc> depending on the type of keyboard.

Clic gauche et clic droit ???

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This key enables you to change from lower case to upper case characters.

These are function keys which can be used alone or with other keys for commands.

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Graphic symbols

V.A 09/2003

The standard symbols used for our systems and their meanings can be found below:

Direct current

Alternating current

Both direct and alternating current

Three-phase alternating current

Earth (ground) TERMINAL

PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR TERMINAL

Frame or chassis TERMINAL

Equipotentiality

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Graphic symbols

OFF (power supply)

ON" (only for a component of the system equipment)

"OFF" (only for a component of the system equipment)

LOT

Equipment protected throughout by DOUBLE INSULATION or REINFORCED INSULATION (equivalent to Class II of IEC 536)

Caution !: risk of electric shock (background color: yellow, symbol and outline: black)

Caution !: see accompanying documents (background color: yellow, symbol and outline: black)

Caution !: high temperature

Caution !: potential pinch point

Caution !: potential biohazard

Consult instructions for use

Batch code

REF

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Catalogue number

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Graphic symbols

Temperature limitation

EC REP

IVD

Authorised representative

Keep dry

Manufactured by

Date of manufacture

In vitro diagnostic medical device

Serial number

Keep away from magnetic field

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Warnings

Different types of warnings are used throughout the manual:

− for safety reasons (DANGER!),

− to ensure that the instruments are maintained in good working condition

(CAUTION!),

− for regulatory reasons (WARNING!) or to allow optimum use of the instruments (IMPORTANT!).

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2 Description

Introduction

This chapter covers the following topics:

♦ Functional description / Aim....................................................................... 2-2

♦ Composition of the TEMPO

♦ General characteristics .............................................................................. 2-9

♦ Operating principles................................................................................. 2-13

Reading Station .......................................... 2-3

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Description

Functional description / Aim

Refer to the TEMPO ® Preparation Station User’s Manual.

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Description

Composition of the TEMPO ® Reading Station

The main components of the TEMPO ® Reading Station are:

− a computer system

− a TEMPO

− twelve incubation/reading racks (4).

1 2 3

Reader (3),

(1) with a barcode reader (2),

TEMPO

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Description

Composition of the TEMPO ® Reading Station

Equipment

TEMPO

Reader

The TEMPO ® Reader is composed of:

− an LCD monitor (1) (for displaying messages),

− a cover

− a front and back panel

(2),

(3),

− a control panel with buttons and indicator lights (4),

− a maintenance hatch

(5),

− a tilting door (6) with a handle (7),

− an optical module (camera, electronic cards…)

− an electric power supply

(9) including:

(8),

. an ON/OFF switch,

. a fuse block,

. a socket for connecting the TEMPO

− a metal frame

(10),

− an incubation/reading rack holder

® Reader to the power supply,

(11),

− an ultraviolet light module (not indicated),

− various mechanical, electronic and other components.

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Description

Composition of the TEMPO ® Reading Station

6 7

TEMPO

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Description

Composition of the TEMPO ® Reading Station

Hardware instruments

The TEMPO ® Reading Station computer system consists of:

− The TEMPO ® Read software which enables management of cards during

incubation, reading of cards and management of test results (see Chapter 5 Using the TEMPO ® system).

− An administration software program (TEMPO configure the TEMPO

TEMPO

software)

− A software program (TEMPO (see Chapter 10 - TEMPO ® Check).

− Specific applications for backing up and archiving data (see Chapter 6 Export, backup, archiving and audit trail browsing).

− a flat color monitor

− a central processing unit

− a mouse-type pointing device

− a keyboard

(6),

− a barcode reader

− an Ethernet router (7),

− a printer

(4).

1 2 3 4

computer system (see Chapter 8 - Configuring the

Check) for checking the TEMPO ® Reader

Admin) which is used to

(1),

(2),

(5),

(3) with a holder (not illustrated).

7 6 5

Figure 2-3: TEMPO ® Reading Station hardware instruments

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Description

Composition of the TEMPO ® Reading Station

Accessories

During incubation and reading of TEMPO ® cards, an incubation/reading rack is used.

Note: Various accessories can be used with the TEMPO ® system; they are described

in the Preparation Station User’s Manual.

Incubation/reading rack

The incubation/reading rack is used as a stand for TEMPO ® cards during incubation.

It also serves as a stand to place them in the TEMPO

Reader.

It can hold up to 20 TEMPO ® cards.

Card slot positions

Empty rack

TEMPO

Handle

Full rack

Figure 2-4: Incubation/reading rack

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Composition of the TEMPO ® Reading Station

Extension potential

Information on how to use the TEMPO ® system in multi-station configuration and a description of the connection of the TEMPO

system to the laboratory

information system are available in the Preparation Station User’s Manual.

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Description

General characteristics

Characteristics and technical specifications

Power requirements

Voltage: ..................................................................................... 100 to 240 Volts

Consumption: ................................................................................................ 2 A

Environmental considerations

Frequency: ........................................................................... 50 to 60 Hz +/- 5 %

The instrument must be connected to electricity networks with IT, TT & TN-type systems.

TEMPO

Fuse: ............................................................. 2 A T (time delayed) 250 V (5x20)

Temperature

Operating temperature

(except racks and cards): ................................... 15 to 30°C (room temperature)

Storage temperature: ....................................................................... - 10 to 50°C

Humidity

Relative humidity: .............................................. 10 to 80% RH non-condensing

Humidity during storage and transport (non-condensing within the storage and

transport temperature range): ............................................................ up to 85%

Installation altitude

® Reader protection fuse

TEMPO

Maximum / minimum altitude: ................................................. - 100 m to 3000 m

Miscellaneous

Installation category: ..................................... II (in accordance with IEC 1010.1)

Degree of pollution: ........................................2 (in accordance with IEC 1010.1)

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Equipment

TEMPO

Reader

Dimensions: .............................................................. 43 x 74 x 55 cm (l x d x h)

Weight: ................................................................................................. 35.80 kg

Warming up time:

− First start up of the day: .................................................................... 15 min

− Restarting: ........................................................................................... 3 min

Reading time for a rack with 20 cards: .................................................... <

Hardware instruments

The following minimum configuration is required:

Central processing unit

Processor: ................................................................................ > Intel Pentium 4

Random Access Memory (RAM):.......................................................... > 128 Mo

Hard disk: ............................................................................................... >

DVD+RW and CD-RW writer (see Appendix 1: General information on CD-RW and DVD+RW).

Flat monitor

5 min

40 Go

Dimensions: .............................................................................................. > 17 "

Keyboard

Standard QWERTY keyboard.

Mouse-type pointing device

Optical mouse with two buttons.

Barcode reader

Universal 1D-type barcode reader

Printer

Color printer

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Description

General characteristics

Accessories

Incubation/reading rack

The incubation/reading rack includes 20 slots for holding the TEMPO ® cards.

Dimensions when empty: ......................................................... 13 x 23 x 3.5 cm

(width x length x height) VERIFIER ORDRE HABITUEL

Size of rack with cards in place: .................................................. 13 x 23 x 9 cm

(width x length x height)

Empty weight: .............................................................................. approx. 370 g

Material: ........................................................

PBT (polybutylene terephthalate)

Consumables

Ink cartridges for the printer: Consult the documentation

supplied with the printer.

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General characteristics

Performance and limitations of use

Performance

The TEMPO ® Reader enables the reading of 500 tests in 2 hours.

Installation altitude

Minimum: ............................................................................................... - 100 m

Maximum: ................................................................................................ 3000 m

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Description

Operating principles

Refer to the TEMPO ® Preparation Station User’s Manual.

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Introduction

This chapter describes the following topics:

♦ Storage conditions..................................................................................... 3-2

♦ Precautions for handling, installation and use ........................................... 3-2

♦ Unpacking.................................................................................................. 3-2

♦ Assembly and installation .......................................................................... 3-2

♦ Software installation procedure ................................................................. 3-3

♦ Preparing for installation ............................................................................ 3-3

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Storage conditions

It is recommended to keep the packaging in case you need to store the instrument and equipment for any length of time.

IMPORTANT ! All the equipment (computer, monitor, etc.), consumables, reagents, etc., must

be stored at the temperatures and in the conditions described in their respective documentation.

Note: The storage temperatures and conditions for the TEMPO

in "Environmental considerations” on page 2-9.

Reader are indicated

Precautions for handling, installation and use

DANGER! Before moving any of the equipment, it is imperative to contact

bioMérieux® Technical Assistance or your local bioMérieux® representative.

The TEMPO ® Reader weighs approximately 36 kg. Two people will be required to remove it from its carton, lift it and place it on a flat stable surface.

Refer to the TEMPO ® Preparation Station User’s Manual.

Unpacking

Refer to the TEMPO ® Preparation Station User’s Manual.

Assembly and installation

Refer to the TEMPO ® Preparation Station User’s Manual.

CAUTION! Do not place the TEMPO ® Reader near devices which cause vibration as this

could affect the card reading.

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Getting started

Software installation procedure

Refer to the TEMPO ® Preparation Station User’s Manual.

Preparing for installation

Refer to the TEMPO ® Preparation Station User’s Manual.

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4 Starting and shutting down the

configuration

Refer to the TEMPO ® Preparation Station User’s Manual for information on:

♦ Control devices.

♦ Verification before starting.

♦ Starting and shutting down the TEMPO

system.

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Introduction

This chapter describes the following topics:

♦ Opening a work session on the Reading Station computer ....................... 5-2

♦ Getting started ........................................................................................... 5-5

♦ Description of the Welcome Screen on the Reading

Station ....................................................................................................... 5-7

♦ Managing incubations in progress ........................................................... 5-13

♦ Reading TEMPO

♦ Managing test results............................................................................... 5-25

♦ Managing rack readings and viewing the status of the

cards ......................................................................... 5-18

TEMPO ® Reader .................................................................................... 5-36

♦ Preparing a rack for reading .................................................................... 5-43

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Opening a work session on the Reading Station computer

Two user profiles are authorized to open a work session on the Reading Station computer:

− The

When the TEMPO

Read software program starts and the loading window is displayed.

USER profile can:

. Read tests and validate results.

. Delete tests not requested by the laboratory information system.

. View the configuration options of the TEMPO

ADMINISTRATOR profile can set configuration options for the

TEMPO ® software programs, read and delete tests not requested by the

laboratory information system.

Reading Station computer is powered on, the TEMPO ®

computer system.

Once the program has finished loading, the Login Window opens:

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Opening a work session on the Reading Station computer

Figure 5-1: Login window on the Reading Station computer

Note: If the TEMPO

clicking on the icon

TEMPO / TEMPO READ" command or by simultaneously pressing the keys <Ctrl>, <Alt> and R.

When the Login window is displayed, the cursor is positioned by default in the "User name" entry box (Login).

Using the keyboard:

Read software has stopped running, you can restart it by double-

on the desktop, using the "Start / Programs /

• Enter the User name.

• Press the (tab) key to move the cursor to the "Password" entry

box.

• Enter the user password.

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Opening a work session on the Reading Station computer

• Click on the "Login" button or press

to open the work session.

Note: Press the "Quit" button or the < Esc > key if you do not want to open a session.

The Reading Station software opens and the Welcome Screen is displayed (see Description of the Welcome Screen on the Reading Station on page 5-7).

WARNING! If the Reading Station computer is idle for a certain period of time, the current

work list will automatically close and the Login window will be displayed. To use the Reading Station computer again, open a new work list.

Note: The automatic logout configuration option for the current work session can be

set by an ADMINISTRATOR profile (see Chapter 8 - Configuring the TEMPO

software).

If an incorrect user name or password is entered, the following window is displayed:

•

Click on (or press the

window.

key to close the

• Enter the user name and password again to open the work session.

IMPORTANT ! If you enter an incorrect password five times in a row, you will no longer be

able to open a work session: your access rights to the TEMPO be locked. The procedure for unlocking access rights by a user with an ADMINISTRATOR profile is described in Chapter 7 - User management.

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Getting started

Result validation modes

Three different validation modes can be used on the Reading Station computer to validate the test results:

−

Automatic mode: all the results are validated automatically.

Semi-automatic mode:

−

. The results of cards read during the incubation period are validated

automatically.

Note: In semi-automatic mode, when a card barcode is entered via

the keyboard, the result must be validated manually.

. The results of cards read after the incubation period must be validated

manually.

−

Manual mode: all the results must be validated manually.

Whichever validation mode is used, when the result of a test has been validated:

− the test can no longer be edited (addition of comments, selection of results, etc.).

− in connected mode: the test result is sent to the laboratory information system.

The validation mode (automatic, semi-automatic or manual) is selected by a user with an software).

ADMINISTRATOR profile (see Chapter 8 - Configuring the TEMPO

Printing

TEMPO

If the computer is connected to a printer, TEMPO ® Read enables different information to be printed (list of the cards currently being incubated, list of the cards on a rack, etc.).

To print:

• Click on icon

Note: Configuration of the default print options is performed when the TEMPO ®

system is installed. To modify these options, call bioMérieux® or your local bioMérieux

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Filtering data

TEMPO

Read can be used to filter data displayed on the screen for

management of cards currently being incubated (see page 5-13) and on the test result management screen (see page 5-25). Filtering is configured by default to enable optimum use of TEMPO

Read.

By using filtering criteria, you can modify the filter.

WARNING! A modified filter is kept from one session to another. When you open a new

work session, you are advised to check that the filtering criteria activated enable you to view the data you want.

However, when you restart the Reading Station computer, the filtering criteria are automatically modified so that the filter is reset to the default configuration (tests with results and awaiting validation).

Filter data on date and time

Data displayed on the screen for management of cards currently being incubated and on the test result management screen, can be filtered on the date and time results were obtained:

− after a specific date and time,

− before a specific date and time,

− between two specific dates.

Note: The date and time format may vary depending on regional options.

To modify an item of information:

• Double-click on it.

It will be selected and highlighted in blue.

• Use the and buttons to scroll up or down.

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Description of the Welcome Screen on the Reading Station

The Reading Station Welcome Screen includes:

1. An alarm field (see Alarm field on page 5-8).

2. A navigation area (see Navigation area on page 5-10).

3. A work field.

4. A control area.

5. A status bar (see Status bar on page 5-11).

IMPORTANT! When the Welcome Screen opens, check the alarm field to make sure that there

are no cards that need to be urgently read, and that the TEMPO functions properly.

Figure 5-2: TEMPO ® Reading Station Welcome Screen

Note: The alarm field, navigation area and status bar are the same for all the

TEMPO ® Read screens.

The work field and control area vary according to the screen displayed.

Reader

TEMPO

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Alarm field

Status of the connection with the laboratory information system

Different icons indicate the status of the connection:

− The laboratory information system is not connected: the Preparation Station is being used in

Manual Mode (see the Preparation Station User’s Manual).

− The laboratory information system is connected to the TEMPO ® system: the Preparation Station is being used in Preparation Station User’s Manual).

Connected Mode (see the

− The laboratory information system is connected (or not) to the TEMPO system: an alarm has been detected by BCI Net.

− The laboratory information system is unreachable although the Preparation

Station is being used in Connected Mode.

Note: The configuration options for setting the TEMPO

system in Manual Mode or

Connected Mode are defined by a user with an ADMINISTRATOR profile (see

Chapter 8 -Configuring the TEMPO ® software).

Click on icon or press the < F1 > key to view additional information on the

connection:

Figure 5-3: Status of the TEMPO ® - laboratory information system connection

Note: The alarm status icon may flash (orange triangle and red circle) until you view

the cause of the alarms.

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Status of cards during incubation

Icons are used to indicate the status of cards during incubation:

− No card is being incubated.

− One or more cards are being incubated.

Note: The time before reading of the first card is indicated on the icon.

− One or more cards are ready for reading.

− One or more cards must be urgently read.

− One or more cards have exceeded the incubation time.

Note: The annotation "The card was read too late" is added to the result when

the card is read after the incubation period.

• Click on icon or press the < F2 > key to display the “Manage cards

during incubation” window (see Managing incubations in progress on page 5-13).

Status of the TEMPO ® Reader and the last rack read

Note: The alarm status icon may flash (orange triangle and red circle) until you view

the cause of the alarms.

Icons are used to indicate the status of the TEMPO of cards that were read:

− No rack reading can be displayed on the Preparation Station.

− The TEMPO

− All the racks have been read correctly (no alarms or error messages).

− The TEMPO

Reader is not connected.

Reader functions correctly and is connected.

Reader and the last racks

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− At least one rack has been read and has generated a warning message, but has not been validated by the user.

− A warning message concerning the TEMPO

− At least one rack has been read and has generated an error message, but

has not been validated by the user.

− The TEMPO

Reader is unusable.

• Click on icon or press the < F3 > key to access the window for

managing racks which have been read and viewing the status of the

TEMPO the TEMPO ®

Note: The alarm status icon may flash (orange triangle and red circle) until you view

the cause of the alarms.

Reader (see Managing rack readings and viewing the status of

Reader on page 5-36).

Reader is displayed

Navigation area

The navigation area gives access to the “Manual preparation of a rack” window and the “Test results management” window:

• Click on icon or press the < F4 > key to access the “Manual

preparation of a rack” window (see Preparing a rack using an empty rack on page 5-46).

• Click on icon or press the < F5 > key to access the “Manage Test

Results” window (see Managing test results on page 5-25).

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Work field

The content of the work field varies according to the information displayed. This field generally consists of a table containing various items of information. Depending on the order of priority in which information is displayed, the size of certain columns may be reduced.

To change the width of a column in order to view the information it contains:

• Place the cursor at the right-hand edge of the column you want to resize.

The cursor changes to a double arrow:

• Click and move the double arrow until the column is the size you want.

Status bar

The status bar shows:

− The date and time.

− The identifier of the user who opened the current work session.

− The computer identifier.

− The name of the TEMPO ® application in use (TEMPO

TEMPO

Note: The icon for logging out or shutting down the software is also located on the

status bar.

Read or TEMPO ® Admin).

Figure 5-4: TEMPO ® Read Status bar

Prep,

TEMPO

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To logout or quit the application

• Press the < F9 > key or click on icon

The logout window is displayed.

Figure 5-5: Logout window

Note: When the logout window opens, the “Logout“ button is enabled:

• Click on the button corresponding to what you want to do.

The "Logout" button is used to logout the current user and display the session login window for a new user (see Figure 5-1: Login window on the Reading Station computer on page 5-3).

The "Quit" button is used to shut down the TEMPO ® application in progress.

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Managing incubations in progress

Management of cards in the process of incubation is performed by clicking on

icon

Apart from the alarm field, the navigation area and the status bar which are found on all the screens, the “Incubated cards” screen includes:

1. A field for viewing the configuration options of the filter for displaying cards

2. A field for displaying cards being incubated (in the form of a table).

3. A control area.

in the alarm field or by pressing the < F2 > keyboard key.

in the process of incubation (see Setting configuration options for the filter on incubated cards on page 5-14).

Figure 5-6: Manage cards being incubated window

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Setting configuration options for the filter on incubated cards

The filter on incubated cards facilitates reading of the list of cards being incubated (table).

To display the window for setting incubated card filter configuration options:

• Click on icon (filter).

The following window appears:

Figure 5-7: Setting incubated card filter configuration options

The criteria for filtering the displayed cards are:

− Cards being incubated.

− Cards ready to be read.

− Cards to be read urgently.

− Cards which have exceeded the incubation time.

− Date and time of card reading (see Filter data on date and time on page 5-6).

The button is used to confirm the new filter configuration

options. The button is used to keep the current configuration options.

WARNING! When the Reading Station computer is started, the filter is automatically set to

the default configuration to display the cards that are ready to be read, that have to be urgently read and that have exceeded the incubation time.

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Viewing incubated card details

To display the window for viewing incubated card details:

• Select the card by clicking in one of the cells.

The row containing the selected card is highlighted in blue.

• Click on icon to open the “Details on Incubated Card“ window.

• Click on icon (keyboard entry),

• Enter the barcode of the card via the keyboard.

• Press

• Scan the barcode using the barcode reader.

to confirm.

TEMPO

Figure 5-8: Details on Incubated Card window

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Searching for a card

To select a card or search for it in the list of cards:

• Click on icon (keyboard entry),

• Enter the barcode of the card via the keyboard.

• Press

to confirm.

• Scan the barcode using the barcode reader.

If the card exists, the “Details on Incubated Card“ window is displayed. (see Figure 5-8: Details on Incubated Card window).

If the card is included in the list of cards being incubated, it is selected and the row it is in is highlighted in blue.

If the card does not exist, the following dialog box is displayed:

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Printing the list of cards being incubated

Icon in the incubated card management window, can be used to print the

list of cards displayed (see Printing on page 5-5).

TEMPO

Figure 5-9: Example of a printout for the list of cards being incubated

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Reading TEMPO ® cards

IMPORTANT! The TEMPO

Reader is designed to operate with the door closed.

To avoid reading errors and incorrect results:

− Keep the TEMPO

cards in an upright position (barcode at the top).

− Do not drop the cards.

− Do not write on the card wells and barcode.

bioMérieux

SA is in no case liable for any incorrect results arising from

failure to respect these recommendations.

CAUTION! Never remove a reading rack from the TEMPO

been interrupted by a power failure (See chapter 11-Troubleshooting Instrument errors: power fail message on page 11-3).

The TEMPO

Reader can only read TEMPO

opened on the Reading Station computer by an identified user.

TEMPO

card reading is performed after incubation.

Note: A user can choose to perform premature reading of cards being incubated.

In this case:

− The maximum number of premature readings for a card is equal to the maximum number of readings for the test minus two readings.

− The result of the premature reading cannot be validated.

Reader if the reading cycle has

cards if a work session has been

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Reading TEMPO ® cards

The window for managing incubated cards informs you of the cards that are ready to be read (see Managing incubations in progress on page 5-13).

Note: To view the cards as they are read, you can display the “Managing rack

readings and viewing the status of the TEMPO ® Reader on page 5-36.

• Remove the incubation/reading rack from the incubator.

If the racks and cards show any traces of moisture:

• Leave them to dry before reading.

If the TEMPO on, it is ready to read cards.

• Open the TEMPO

Reader does not contain a rack and its green indicator light is

Reader door.

Figure 5-10: Opening the TEMPO ® Reader door

IMPORTANT! Before placing the reading rack in the TEMPO

hinder its insertion.

TEMPO

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• Place the reading rack in the TEMPO

Reader:

− Insert the rack in the TEMPO

Reader.

− Push the rack inside until it touches the stop.

Insert this way

Figure 5-11: Inserting the rack in the TEMPO ® Reader

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Figure 5-12: Position of the rack inside the reader

IMPORTANT! Before performing a reading with the TEMPO

the rack is correctly positioned against the stop in the reader. An improperly positioned rack may cause the TEMPO incorrectly.

Reader, you must check that

Reader to function

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• Close the TEMPO

Reader door: the green indicator light flashes slowly.

Figure 5-13: Closing the TEMPO ® Reader door

IMPORTANT! Before starting the fill cycle, check that the door is properly closed.

• Press the "START" button to start card reading:

− A short beep is emitted.

− The door locks.

− The red light comes on.

− The reading cycle starts.

START

STOP

Figure 5-14: Control buttons and lights on the TEMPO ® Reader

Note: A reading cycle can be interrupted by pressing "STOP".

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Reading TEMPO ® cards

Note: During reading, the cards are processed one after another by the

TEMPO

The information relating to each card is sent to the Reading Station computer as the cards are processed.

The end of the reading cycle is signaled by three short beeps and the green indicator light which flashes rapidly.

Reader.

• Check the card readings on the Reading Station computer

(see Managing rack readings and viewing the status of the TEMPO ®

Reader on page 5-36).

If necessary:

• Repeat card readings (see Preparing a rack for reading on page 5-43).

• Open the TEMPO

• Remove the reading rack from the TEMPO

Reader door.

Reader.

• Dispose of the cards into a suitable container.

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Description of the TEMPO

STATUS

GREEN

Initialization and selft-tests.

TEMPO

Reader ready for

reading (without a rack)

TEMPO

Reader ready for

reading (with a rack in place and the door closed).

Reading phase

TEMPO

unloading the rack

Reader ready for

MAINTENANCE operation

to be performed on the

TEMPO

bioMérieux

Reader by a

field service engineer or the local bioMérieux® representative.

A FAULT has occurred.

Reader lights and sound signals

LIGHT BUTTON

RED

START

STOP

/ / / /

/ / /

(slow)

/ /

/ / /

(rapid)

/ /

Note

Press the

START button to

start the reading cycle. A short beep is emitted.

DOOR locked.

Press the STOP button to stop the reading cycle.

Three short beeps.

The red light is on other than during initialization or reading and the message

MAINTENANCE appears

on the TEMPO

Reader

display.

A long beep.

An error code appears on the TEMPO

Reader

display.

: Light on : Light flashing

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Managing test results

The test results management screen is accessed by clicking on icon in the

control area or by pressing the

Apart from the alarm field, the navigation area and the status bar which are found on all the screens, the “Test results management” screen includes:

1. A field for viewing the configuration options of the filter for displaying test

results (see Setting configuration options for the filter on samples, tests, and cards on page 5-26).

2. A field for displaying test results (presented in the form of a table) and

comments on the selected test.

3. A control area.

< F5 > key.

TEMPO

Test results

Figure 5-15: Test results management window

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Setting configuration options for the filter on samples, tests, and cards

The window for setting configuration options for the filter is used to filter samples, tests, and cards in the table on the test results management screen to make it easier to read.

According to the information you are looking for, you can filter on:

− a sample (see Filter on samples on page 5-28),

− tests (see Filter on tests on page 5-27),

− a card (see Filter on cards on page 5-29).

Figure 5-16: Selecting the filter for displaying samples, tests and cards

Note: You can also filter on a sample or a card by entering the barcode using the

barcode reader. In this case:

− the filter is automatically configured according to the barcode entered,

− the sample or the card is automatically displayed in the test results field.

WARNING! When the Reading Station computer is started, the samples, tests and cards

filter is configured by default to display tests “with results” and “waiting for validation”.

Note: Depending on the filter criteria, data may take a while to display if the base

contains a large amount of data.

You can interrupt data display by clicking on the

button (4) on

the results management screen (see Figure 5-15: Test results management window on page 5-25).

If you do so, the data visible on the results management screen will be those displayed before data display was interrupted.

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Filter on tests

To display the samples, tests and cards filter configuration options window:

• Click on icon (Filter).

The window for setting configuration options for the filter opens.

• Select "Tests" in the "Filter on" drop down list (see Figure 5-16: Selecting

the filter for displaying samples, tests and cards on page 5-26).

The following “Filter on Tests Results” window opens:

TEMPO

Figure 5-17: “Filter on tests” configuration options window

The criteria for filtering tests displayed are:

− Display tests with results, or without results, or both.

Note: To filter tests with results, you can add an additional filter on

the date(s) and time(s) results were obtained (see Filter data on date and time on page 5-6).

− Display tests waiting for validation, or tests already validated, or both.

• Click on to confirm the filter configuration options.

• Click on to keep the current configuration options.

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Filter on samples

To display the samples, tests and cards filter configuration options window:

• Click on icon (Filter).

• Select "Samples" in the "Filter on" drop down list (see Figure 5-16:

The window for setting configuration options for the filter opens.

Selecting the filter for displaying samples, tests and cards on page 5-26).

The following “Filter on Tests Results” window opens:

Figure 5-18: “Filter on samples” configuration options window

• Click in the "Sample reference" text box.

• Enter the sample reference using the keyboard.

• Click on to confirm the filter configuration options or on

to keep the current configuration options.

Note: If you enter the sample reference by scanning the barcode, the filter

configuration options are automatically modified and the list of tests associated with the sample are displayed.

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Filter on cards

To display the samples, tests and cards filter configuration options window:

• Click on icon (Filter).

The window for setting configuration options for the filter opens.

• Select "Cards" in the "Filter on" drop down list (see Figure 5-16: Selecting

the filter for displaying samples, tests and cards on page 5-26).

The following “Filter on Tests Results” window opens:

TEMPO

Figure 5-19: “Filter on cards” configuration options window

• Click in the "Card barcode" text box.

• Enter the barcode of the card using the keyboard.

• Click on to confirm the filter configuration options or on

to keep the current configuration options.

Note: If you enter the card identifier by scanning the barcode, the filter configuration

options are automatically modified and the test associated with the card is displayed.

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Viewing test details and adding comments

WARNING! In the “view test details” window, you can only add comments for tests which

have not been validated.

To display the “view test details” window:

• Select the test to be viewed by clicking in one of the cells.

The row containing the selected test is highlighted in blue.

Figure 5-20: Select a test

• Click on icon

The “Details about Test Results” window is displayed.

• Click on a result (1) to display the associated information.

Figure 5-21: “Details about Test Results” window

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Note: The “Details about Test Results” window also enables you to view the status (3)

of the card readings and the status (2) of the result.

An annotation will also be displayed in this window if:

− The card or vial used for the test is out-of-date.

− The TEMPO

if it gave an incorrect result (see Control of the measurement performance of the TEMPO ® Reader on page 10-8).

To add comments for a test:

Reader check using TEMPO ® Check was not performed or

• Click in the "Comment" text box in the “Final result“ field.

The cursor is positioned in the text box.

Figure 5-22: Adding comments for a test

TEMPO

• Enter the comments using the keyboard.

Note: Existing comments can be modified or deleted when you enter new comments.

• Click on to confirm the comments you have added or

click on

Note: The main default comments are listed in Appendix 3: Main computer system

messages and annotations on page 12-5).

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Selecting a test result

When a test has several different results, you have to select the result to be validated

• Select the "Final" check box (2).

• Click on to record your selection or on

(1).

to close the window without making any modifications.

Figure 5-23: Selecting a test result

Note: If several readings give the same result, the first result obtained under normal

operating conditions is automatically selected.

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Validating test results manually

Note: A test without a result can also be validated.

Reminder: Depending on the result validation mode you have selected on the Reading Station

This function is used to validate a test result and send it to the laboratory information system.

The test results are rounded up to the nearest whole number.

computer, the results are automatically or manually validated (see Result validation modes on page 5-5).

To validate the results using the test results management window:

• Select the results you want to validate by clicking on the corresponding

check box in the "Validate" column of the field for displaying test results.

TEMPO

• Click on icon so that the results are validated and sent to the

laboratory information system.

Note: A validated test can still be viewed but can no longer be modified (addition of

comments, selection of the result, etc.).

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Deleting tests

This function is used to delete tests and their associated card(s). A test can only be deleted if it has not been validated, or if it has not been requested by the laboratory information system.

To delete a test using the test results management window:

• Select the test by clicking in one of the cells.

• Click on icon (delete) to delete the selected test.

The row containing the test is highlighted in blue.

Figure 5-24: Selecting a test to be deleted

The Test Deletion confirmation dialog box opens:

Figure 5-25: Test Deletion confirmation dialog box

• Click on to delete the test or on to

cancel.

Note: To avoid errors, only one test can be deleted at a time.

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Printing the list of tests displayed on the “Test Results Management” screen

Icon in the test results management window can be used to print the tests

displayed (see Printing on page 5-5).

TEMPO

Figure 5-26: Example of a test results report

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Managing rack readings and viewing the status of the

TEMPO ® Reader

The screen for managing rack readings and viewing the status of the TEMPO ® Reader is used to:

− view card readings in real-time and check that operations are running

smoothly.

− view the status of the TEMPO ® Reader.

• Press the < F3 > key to access this screen or click on icon in the

alarm field.

Apart from the alarm field, the navigation area and the status bar which are found on all the screens, the screen for managing rack readings and viewing the status of the TEMPO

1. A field for viewing the operating status of the TEMPO

2. A field for displaying the last racks that were read and their cards (in the

form of a table).

3. A control area.

Reader includes:

Reader.

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Figure 5-27: Managing rack readings and viewing the status of the

Note: After backup, only the last 25 racks read and not validated remain in the table.

Viewing the status of the TEMPO

The field for viewing the status of the TEMPO ® Reader provides information on how the TEMPO

Note: The main messages are listed in Appendix 3: Main computer system messages

and annotations on page 12-5.

2 3

TEMPO

Reader

Reader is functioning.

® Reader

TEMPO

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Viewing details of a card which is in the table on the managing rack readings screen

To view the details of a card using the screen for managing the last racks that were read:

• Select the rack which contains the card you want to view and click on one of

the cells.

The row containing the selected rack is highlighted in blue and the contents of the rack are displayed (cards).

Figure 5-28: Selecting a rack

• Select the card by clicking in one of the cells.

The row containing the card is highlighted in blue.

Figure 5-29: Selecting a card

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• Click on icon or double-click on the selected row.

The “Details on the card reading” window opens.

TEMPO

Figure 5-30: “Details on the card reading” window

• Click on to close the window.

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Printing a rack reading report (list of cards)

To print a rack reading report (list of cards) using the manage rack readings screen:

• Select the rack by clicking in one of the cells.

The row containing the selected rack is highlighted in blue.

Figure 5-31: Selecting a rack

• Click on icon (Print) to print the list of cards in the rack (see Printing

on page 5-5).

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TEMPO

Figure 5-32: Example of a rack reading report

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Validating racks

This operation enables you to indicate that any problems encountered during rack reading have been dealt with.

The rack display field shows the last racks that were read. If all the cards in a rack have been read correctly and the rack has not generated any errors, you should click on the “Accepted” check box.

Figure 5-33: Rack display field

To validate:

• Select the racks by clicking on the corresponding "Accepted" check box.

• Click on icon (Accept).

Once a rack has been validated, it is no longer displayed in the rack display field and is deleted from the database.

Preparing a rack for reading using an existing rack

How to prepare a rack for reading using icon (Prepare a rack reading) is

described in Preparing a rack for reading on page 5-43.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

General Warnings

Table of contents

1 How to use this manual

2 Description

3 Getting started

5 Using the TEMPO ® system